Sharpshooter McNamee ready to take his shot at Leinster glory

NIALL McNAMEE would never have believed that two weeks could take so long to pass.

Until now, that is. Though only 20, the Rhode corner-forward has displayed a maturity beyond his years in kicking 2-12 in Offaly’s three championship matches of 2006.

It’s only when he finds himself thinking ahead to tomorrow’s Leinster final appointment against Dublin that this most laid-back of youngsters finally shows some signs that he can, on occasion, betray the impetuosity of youth. Oh, for throw-in to be right here, right now.